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Software Engineer, Compute

Vercel
Location
Hybrid - London
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience
  • Strong proficiency in Golang
  • Deep experience with virtual machines, file systems, and Linux
  • Experience building and operating distributed systems at scale
  • Familiarity with schedulers and orchestrators (e.g. Nomad, Kubernetes)
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Nice to have
  • Experience with low-level virtualisation or sandbox execution environments
  • Product engineering experience
  • Experience with on-call operations for large-scale distributed systems
What the job really is

As a Software Engineer on the Persistence team at Vercel, you will manage and improve the compute infrastructure that powers deployments for thousands of developers. Your daily tasks will involve writing Golang code, using Terraform for infrastructure provisioning, and rethinking low-level infrastructure primitives. You will also be responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of the compute platform and collaborating with other teams to enhance Vercel's compute capabilities.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package, including equity
  • Inclusive Healthcare Package
  • Mentorship and networking opportunities
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Gear and WFH budget provided
Things to weigh
  • Role includes on-call coverage, which may require availability outside of regular hours
  • Remote work option available only for those outside commuting distance to London office
  • Focus on low-level infrastructure may not appeal to all software engineers
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